Cost of living in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Punta Arenas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$10,036 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,117 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,700 (C$4.02) | C$5.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,243 (C$1.85) | C$1.97 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,331 (C$3.47) | C$4.31 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,839 (C$2.74) | C$3.89 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,454 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,750 (C$2.61) | C$4.59 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,104 (C$1.64) | C$3.65 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,476 (C$2.20) | C$3.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,975 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,199 (C$3.28) | C$2.55 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$1,004 (C$1.50) | C$2.11 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Punta Arenas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$749,602 (C$1,117) | C$2,291 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$480,135 (C$715) | C$1,332 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$106,529 (C$159) | C$124 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$464,076 (C$691) | C$1,235 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$336,144 (C$501) | C$875 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$66,151 (C$99) | C$68 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$18,158 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$251,794 (C$375) | C$311 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,396 (C$100) | C$140 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,143 (C$14) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$9,346 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Punta Arenas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,564 (C$54) | C$57 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,456 (C$38) | C$41 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$56,542 (C$84) | C$105 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$64,196 (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Punta Arenas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,655,500 (C$20,341) | C$22,942 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,233 (C$1.84) | C$1.66 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$34,890 (C$52) | C$67 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,753 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Punta Arenas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$6,367 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,837 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$40,988 (C$61) | C$77 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,730 (C$9) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,712 (C$5.53) | C$4.17 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,953 (C$4.40) | C$4.59 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,986 (C$2.96) | C$3.11 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,684 (C$2.51) | C$2.78 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$15,240 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Punta Arenas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$17,177 (C$26) | C$53 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,284 (C$12) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,109 (C$43) | C$135 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$40,171 (C$60) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,721 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,148 (C$4.69) | C$4.71 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,085 (C$4.59) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$380,986 (C$568) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$90 (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$43,369 (C$65) | C$37 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,797 (C$5.66) | C$11 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 137 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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